What Services are Provided?

Your Local Community is Here to Help

British Columbians forced from their homes by fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies may receive emergency support services for up to 72 hours. Services may include food, lodging, clothing, emotional support, information about the crisis, and family reunification. There may also be special services like first aid, child minding, pet care and transportation.

Emergency Support Services (ESS) help preserve the well-being of British Columbians during or immediately following an emergency. The ESS program helps people affected by large emergencies, but may also assist during smaller emergencies such as house fires or disasters affecting a few members of a community.

Did You Know?

In many cases evacuees' homeowners or tenant insurance will provide greater support than what is available through public aid (like private accommodations). Review your home insurance policy.